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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.21, 9,027.30 and 2,068.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.21, 9,027.30 and 2,068.53 is: 3,103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.21 : 9,027.30 = 2,068.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.21/9,027.30 = 2,068.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.21x = 9,027.30 × 2,068.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.21x = 18,673,235.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,673,235.70/6,017.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.30

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